Even after 135 years, the Overland’s future is still bright, advocates say
The passenger rail service between Adelaide and Melbourne is still as important as ever, its supporters say, but its future is uncertain.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
đź—“ Things to Do
Things to do in Murray Bridge: January 21-27, 2022
Find out about the Murray River Splash festival, Australia Day celebrations around the Murraylands and more.
Murray Bridge RSL bowlers finally have a home they can be proud of
Ten years after moving to the east side, the lawn bowling club has finished a significant facilities upgrade.
đź‘‹ Join In
Join in ... with the Murray Bridge and District Historical Society
Shirley Watson invites you to get elbow-deep in local history.
Murray Bridge drag racer will stand as Nationals candidate
Lisa Sherry, a food scientist by day and race car driver on weekends, will run in the upper house at the 2022 South Australian election.
Missing teenager found safe and well
SA Police have located Ella McKenzie, who had been reported missing at Tailem Bend.
🏛️ Council
Murray Bridge council watch: December 2021
A silo artist is chosen, a lack of bushfire preparedness causes concern, new street names are approved and more.
Sports Reports: Murraylands cyclists race at the national championships
Plus the latest from local speedway racing, rifle shooting and cricket.
State government commits $1.5 million to Murray Bridge basketball stadium
The funding will help the local association grow, and other indoor sports to grow with it.
Five men hospitalised after street fight in Murray Bridge
Plus a ski boat stolen at Tailem Bend, a speedster stopped on Swanport Road and more police news.
🗳️ Vote
Citizens’ agenda: What do you want the election candidates for Hammond to talk about?
Let's turn democracy back the right way up ahead of the 2022 state election. Have your say today in our two-minute survey.
2021 in review: local stories that made our year
From Astra to Zenaca, housing to high school logos, we look back on 121 stories that made waves in the Murraylands during the past 12 months.